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Sep 10 2012
Toxins Found in Kmart School Supplies
A report released by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice claims children’s school supplies sold at Kmart and other retail outlets may contain high levels of toxic chemicals linked to asthma and birth defects. Seventy-five percent of children’s school supplies tested by Paradigm Environmental Services were found to have high levels of toxic phthalates; […]
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Aug 24 2012
Moshi Monsters Tablet for Kids Unveiled
Ingo Devices and Mind Candy worked together to develop a Moshi Monsters touch screen tablet exclusively for children. The kids’ electronics expert has made a Hello Kitty tablet as well, with both being available in September. The tablet uses the same technology used in iPads and various tablets, but it’s based on the Android version. […]
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Aug 24 2012
Saban Debuts New Paul Frank Collection
Saban Brands teamed up with Loungefly to produce a travel collection inspired by Paul Frank and his iconic monkey, Julius. The line includes wallets, coin purses, bags, backpacks, key caps and jewelry. The collection made its first appearance at MAGIC last week and will be available in spring 2013 at retailers nationwide, as well as […]
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Aug 24 2012
Dollhouse Goes Athletic
The junior’s brand has partnered with Anthony L&S to create a collection of sneakers and athletic-inspired footwear. The line will complement the brand’s various categories, including their kids’ line and their jeans, outerwear, sleepwear, eyewear, and socks categories. The collection debuted last week at MAGIC in Las Vegas, NV, and will begin hitting shelves at […]
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Aug 24 2012
Back-to-School Shopping Continues
According to the National Retailer Federation, in a survey conducted by BIGinsight, the average person with children in grades K-12 has completed 40.1 percent of their back-to-school shopping, hinting to the belief that many families are waiting to do last minute shopping. The survey also shows that families are seeking deals. Two in five shoppers […]
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Aug 24 2012
NYIGF Baby & Child Awards
Five companies were awarded with Baby & Child “Best New Product Awards.” Box Play for Kids received the “Blogger’s Best” distinction for Kids’ Stickers. Other winners include: Plan Toys Inc. for Play House, a 3-story doll house (Best Toy); Haba Usa for Teepee Play Tent (Best Decor); Aden + Anais for the 5-in-1 electronic sleep […]
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Aug 24 2012
CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with IDM Group LLC, of New York, has announced a voluntary recall of the CareBears Pacifier. The recall affects about 119,000 pacifiers manufactured by Chinese company Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co. and sold at various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children’s apparel stores and Consolidated […]
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Aug 24 2012
Scotch & Soda Plans Expansion
Dutch apparel brand Scotch & Soda plans to open eight additional stores in the United States by the end of the year, Women’s Wear Daily reported. Stores are planned for New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston and San Francisco. The brand launched children’s apparel in 2008. Unlike the existing Scotch & Soda locations in […]
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Aug 20 2012
Shop Heidi Klum at Babies “R” Us
The supermodel’s kids’ line Truly Scrumptious is set to make its debut throughout Babies “R” Us stores in North America and online on September 15. The line will include newborn and toddler apparel, decor, furniture, bedding and a stroller. The store expects to have several Truly Scrumptious collections each year. “Heidi Klum is known for […]
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Aug 20 2012
JELC Appointed Licensing Agent for The Froobles
The preschool book property has a new licensing agent-JELC. The licensor and the developer of the brand, Top That! Publishing, intend to extend the fruit and vegetable characters’ stories beyond storybooks to other categories, including apparel, toys, games, arts and crafts, electronic learning, food and drink, toiletries, decor, greetings, partyware, bedding, luggage and dress up […]
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Aug 20 2012
Children’s Place Sees Solid Sales Growth
Children’s Place Retail Stores Inc. reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as products aimed at older kids sold well in the back-to-school season and the company raised the low end of its full-year profit forecast. The company’s shares rose as much as 9 percent to $55.96 in Thursday morning trade, and expects full-year adjusted earnings of […]
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Aug 20 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch Q2 Profit Plummets 52 Percent
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported Wednesday that net income in the second quarter dropped 52 percent to $15.5 million, compared with $32 million last year. The chain also announced it is cutting its 2012 earnings guidance and will open fewer international Hollister stores in the fiscal year than initially planned.
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Aug 20 2012
Lululemon Expands Reach to Tween
Premium Canadian yoga apparel brand Lululemon Athletica is testing a line called Ivivva for tween girls ages 6 to 14. The line has been available in select Canadian cities and is now being shown in Seattle, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York showrooms. Ivivva apparel is geared towards girls who participate in gymnastics, dance, […]
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Aug 20 2012
CIFF Kids Grows
Copenhagen-based children’s fair CIFF Kids reports more brands and customers in attendance at the August 8-12 show. In particular, buyer attendance from Norway and Sweden was up 20 percent. Visitors attended daily fashion shows including one just for Danish brand Noa Noa Miniature. CIFF Kids exhibition manager Bettina Randazzo says she’s received multiple inquiries from […]
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Aug 10 2012
Little Me Gets Decorative
Mamiye Brothers, owners of the Little Me brand, have chosen Crown Crafts Infant Products as their licensee to develop a line of decor and bed and bath products for the brand. The items, which include bedding, room decor accessories, bath products and blankets, will be inspired by Little Me’s timeless and design aesthetic in their […]
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Aug 10 2012
The Hunger Games Take Over Target
The film franchise’s movie company, Lionsgate, has partnered with the popular retailer to offer fans exclusive merchandise inspired by the books and the box office hit. Products that fans can find at Target include 100 14-carat gold replicas of the mockingjay pin that the series’ heroine Katniss Everdeen sports, which costs $999 each. Customers can […]
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Aug 10 2012
The Playforge Join Saban
Saban Brands continues to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of The Playforge in order to develop its digital potential. The company plans to extend games from the digital developer, such as its most popular game “Zombie Farm,” into merchandising and licensing. It also plans on using The Playforge to increase the digital offerings for […]
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Aug 10 2012
Barbie Does Lunch
Mattel is partnering with Clippy London to create fashionable lunch bags inspired by Barbie. The licensee is known for its photo bags and personalized products for girls. The products include a coffee cuff, sandwich clutch, Barbie baguette fashion bag, Clippy Yum Yum bag and the Barbi-licious bag. These “out to lunch bags” will hit retail […]
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Aug 10 2012
JCPenney to Open Branded Shops
On the heels of announcing plans to integrate branded Liz Claiborne and Izod shops, JCPenney reveled plans to add Carter’s and Giggle shops to the department store’s children’s department. The shops will open next June. The company plans to turn all of its doors into a shopping experience full of multiple branded shops.
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Aug 10 2012
AdGooroo Report Uncovers Who’s Beating Amazon
Digital marketing intelligence provider AdGooroo on Wednesday released a report showing how major retailers outperformed Amazon in paid search engine marketing (SEM) in specific categories including children’s products. The company spends nearly twice as much on Google AdWords compared with the next-largest retailer (Target) but was outperformed by advertisers with strong brand recognition who garnered […]
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